From Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs holdouts the Baker Mayfield contract drama, the final week of July has not disappointed when it comes to NFL training camp updates. Now, we have the weekend to focus on the August updates around the league. Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce will always find their way into the NFL training camp live news, but we’re here to find out everything for you. After all, you’ll want to know how fantasy football and training camp are linked and more!

🤔 NFL Training Camp Updates For Today, 8/1

Well, speaking of Patrick Mahomes, you saw that yesterday’s NFL training camp report included Cyrus Allen making flashes during practice. Well, now we’ve seen a Cyrus Allen injury with what is being listed as a “lower-leg” injury. On top of that, the latest NFL training camp updates also include a fellow KC weapon going down - a Xavier Worthy shoulder injury.

That’s just the Chiefs news, and with plenty more NFL training camp news to keep track of throughout the day, you can rest assured that we’ll be keeping tabs on everything for you here and update as needed! 
 

 

 

🏈 NFL Training Camp Live News - Rookie Cyrus Allen Carted Off; Xavier Worthy Injured

Mahomes’ Top Weapons Go Down

There was so much optimism in Kansas City less than 24 hours ago seeing Patrick Mahomes run around, openly acknowledge that less running during the season may be necessary and rookie Cyrus Allen looking great at practice. Well, all it takes is a couple NFL training camp updates to completely flip the script.

Allen was carted off with an apparent knee injury that was later labeled as a “lower-leg” injury, while Worthy went down with a shoulder injury. Keep in mind that this is all while Rashee Rice has his own legal AND injury concerns. Thankfully for KC fans, reigning Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker still helps Mahomes in the backfield.

There will always be NFL training camp live news taking videos of Travis Kelce these days, and while the chemistry between he and Mahomes is great, his year-long receiving prop (674.5 yards) suggests that we can’t expect too much from the TE.

Ricky Pearsall To Season-Ending IR

While those NFL training camp updates were injuries that we couldn’t have seen coming, we already reported this week that the 49ers WR was dealing with swelling in his knee due to his PCL injury from last season. Well, that news escalated in a big way with San Francisco placing him on season-ending IR.

Like Rice and the Chiefs, keep in mind that they already have concerns of their own given George Kittle’s torn Achilles tendon injury from last season. That said, we also saw an NFL training camp report centering around Brandon Aiyuk once the knee swelling was known, but can we really trust that relationship? On top of all that, Deebo Samuel signed a one-year contract with the 49ers.

As we’ve said, fantasy football and training camp have a direct correlation, and today’s news alone provides us with some names to consider

Taysom Hill To Denver To Reunite With Sean Payton?

One of the most recent NFL training camp updates for today is that of Taysom Hill, who we recently found out would not be returning to the New Orleans Saints as the seemingly position-less player who finds a way to do it all. Well, the Saints may not want him, but it's not just the organization that is out there - former head coach Sean Payton is too! The Denver Broncos head coach led Bo Nix and company to the AFC Championship Game despite all odds like injuries and simply being the AFC West with the Kansas City Chiefs, and we know that he loves Hill.

We could skip ahead with this addition to the NFL training camp news and call Bo Nix a fantasy football loser of the day, but we'll wait and see what comes to fruition. The issue is that while Sean Payton may only draw up a couple of plays for Hill per game, if that, those can end up being massive chunk plays, touchdowns or otherwise that are vultured from Nix. This could be even more of the case given the ankle injury he suffered at the end of last season, meaning Hill could be the guy they risk instead. Again, we're looking a bit further down the road then need be for right this second, but fantasy football + training camp news never seems to being a disappointing combination.

📈 Fantasy Football Winners Of The Day

📈 De'Zhaun Stribling Could See Expanded Role

The obvious name in San Francisco to focus on is Mike Evans, but he was always going to be a popular WR to draft whether Pearsall went down or not. We’ve also seen Christian Kirk get banged up according to NFL training camp updates this week, so the under-the-radar guy looking to make a name for himself is De'Zhaun Stribling.

We’ve seen Ole Miss WR make waves in the NFL, and this second-round rookie is looking to do the same given that he can rid himself of some hamstring tightness. He may not have the overall size of DK Metcalf or one-on-one prowess of A.J. Brown, but his YAC ability should have fans excited. That said, don’t let the first of the NFL training camp news in terms of winners go too far: he’s also appreciated by the 49ers for his run blocking to help Christian McCaffrey - not something that earns us fantasy points.

📈 Bijan Robinson Owners Get Some Protection

So far, all that’s been discussed regarding the popular #1 overall fantasy football pick has been his hold-in. To alleviate some of that stress, the Falcons have announced as part of their NFL training camp updates that they reached a deal with Matthew Bergeron by extending the guard to the tune of four years and $96 million. We already love that Tyler Allgeier, the ultimate touchdown vulture, is no longer in Atlanta, so we’ll gladly enjoy positive offensive line news.

This is especially true given that the Falcons ranked 30th out of 32 teams in terms of run block win rate. They were 14th in pass block win rate and inside the top 10 in both regards defensively, so blocking for Bijan needs to be their emphasis. With new head coach Kevin Stefanski bringing with him new OL coach Bill Callahan, the NFL training camp updates are pointing up for the Texas product.

📉 Fantasy Football Losers Of The Day

📉 Kenneth Walker Warranting A Loaded Box

Should the Cyrus Allen and Xavier Worthy injuries be severe, that could spell bad news for arguably the biggest offseason acquisition. In Seattle, Kenneth Walker had the benefit of defenses being forced to worry about the Sam Darnold to Jaxon Smith-Njigba connection, but as outside weapons go down in KC, the more he will be the focus of opposing defenses.

Of course, we’ll need more than today’s NFL training camp updates to know for sure if that’s something to worry about, and while Travis Kelce can do his fair share of blocking, we’ve seen the Chiefs have offensive line problems as it is. This is also without reiterating any Rashee Rice absence will mean further focus between the tackles against Kansas City.

Along with Kenneth Walker stock, this is NFL training camp news that could have a negative impact on Patrick Mahomes stocks as well.

📉 Bills Defense Takes A Hit With CJ Gardner-Johnson Injury

Look, we know that defenses don’t headline fantasy football news for many, but they can absolutely make or break your week, and ultimately your season. With the Buffalo Bills being in a division with the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets, their D/ST is at the very least going to be a streaming option, so we have to note their side of NFL training camp updates.

The Bills saw CJ Gardner-Johnson carted off with an injury being labeled even more vaguely than the Cyrus Allen injury - it’s a “lower-body” injury. Sure, the DB has bounced around from team to team the past few seasons, but he’s no chump. He impacts defensive numbers for sure, having recorded three sacks last season after a six-INT season with the Philadelphia Eagles.

This is one of those NFL training camp updates that could be sneaky big news for a team that has relied on Josh Allen to overcome their defensive woes.
 

 

 

🩼 NFL Training Camp Injury Updates

Without a doubt, the Cyrus Allen injury and Xavier Worth injury are the ones that headline today’s NFL training camp live news, but unfortunately, they aren’t the only ones. We’ll add to the list as warranted with west coast teams wrapping up later than those on the east; for now, here are some key NFL training camp injuries from today: